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SB 1171: FETAL HEARTBEAT PREBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT – Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding a civil cause of action when an abortion has been attempted or performed.
Amends Idaho Code §18-8807 to strengthen civil causes of action against medical professionals performing abortions in violation of the Fetal Heartbeat Preborn Child Protection Act. Establishes anti-SLAPP-like procedures for early dismissal of meritless claims, 4-year statute of limitations, minimum $20,000 statutory damages, and limits on defenses. Enacted law effective July 1, 2025.
Status
Signed by Governor (April 4, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced March 12, 2025
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JR for Printing
- enrolling
Bill history
- April 2, 2025 — House: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- April 2, 2025 — House: Rules Suspended: Ayes 66 Nays 0 Abs/Excd 4, read in full as required – PASSED - 64-3-3AYES – Achilles, Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Berch, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum, Cl (passed)
- April 3, 2025 — Senate: Returned From House Passed; referred to enrolling (passed)
- April 3, 2025 — Senate: Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
- April 3, 2025 — House: Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
- April 3, 2025 — House: Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
- April 4, 2025 — House: Reported delivered to Governor at 8:26 a.m. on 04/04/25
- April 4, 2025 — House: Signed by Governor on 04/04/25 Session Law Chapter 307 Effective: 07/01/2025
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